Bill > K00026

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim January 2025 as Stalking Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the significant problem of stalking and its profound impact on victims. The resolution provides context about stalking, noting that approximately 7.5 million people are stalked annually in the United States, with about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experiencing stalking in their lifetime. It emphasizes that stalking is not typically committed by strangers, but often by current or former intimate partners (40%) or acquaintances (42%), and can cause severe psychological and practical consequences for victims, including mental health challenges, workplace disruption, and in some cases, relocation. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the issue, promote understanding of stalking's complex nature, and encourage prevention strategies that address stalking at individual, communal, and societal levels. By requesting the governor to officially recognize Stalking Awareness Month, the resolution seeks to increase public understanding, support for victims, and efforts to prevent this pervasive form of harassment.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K26